How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 had?

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 ever been shut down?

No, SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934?

The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934

1508 US HWY 331 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

Walton County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SDI DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA7601926

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 in Defuniak Springs, FL has 20 inspections on record with 52 total violations (2.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

52Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 2, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Jan 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Feb 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2016 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Walton County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 had?: SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 ever been shut down?: No, SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934?: The most frequently cited violations at SONIC DRIVE-IN #4934 are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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